David Rambert

David Charles Rambert, 88, passed away quietly at home on April 11th, 2025.  He lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed every opportunity that life afforded him.

He was born on October 22nd, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois.  He was the oldest of five children.  During his childhood, his family moved to Bremerton, Washington.  While attending Bremerton High School, he met Rochelle Saxton, who was the secretary for the Radio Club that he was very active in.  After graduation, his love of radios led him to join the Air Force.  After basic training and tech school, his love of Rochelle brought him back to Bremerton, where they were married.

His Air Force career took them all over the world.  They had a daughter born in California, a son born in Washington,  (while he was on a remote assignment in Iceland), and a second son born in Japan.

During his second tour in California, he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  The gospel became an important part of his life.  He served in the Bishop's Storehouse and the Family History Library.  He served for five years as a Bishop in Bremerton.  He also served with his wife Rochelle on a Church Educational Services Mission at San Diego State University for two years.  He became known as the 'Parking Czar' for his skill in getting all of the student vehicles situated in the small Institute parking lot.  After marrying Ruth, they served together as Ordinance Workers in the Seattle Temple.  They shared the passion and joy of serving their ancestors throughout the remainder of his days.

He loved the military and served all over the world including a tour in Vietnam.  He learned to scuba dive in Thailand, learned karate in Japan, and gold panning in Northern California.  He went on many Volksmarches during his time in Germany.  He learned how to prepare for hurricanes and floods in Mississippi and dealt with tornadoes in Kansas.  While in the Air Force he also went back to school and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.  This allowed his career field to expand and grow.  He started out working on missiles, then turned to radio communications and photo mapping, and finally to more senior administration duties.

He retired from the Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant.  Rochelle had developed Multiple Sclerosis at this point so they decided to retire and move back to Bremerton.  He went to work for Lockheed in Seattle but then landed at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard working in electronics and then moving into the Planning and Estimating field.  His first wife, Rochelle, died from cancer in 2007.  He met his second wife, Ruth Willis, and they were married in 2011.  He moved to Auburn, which has been his home ever since.

Family is so important to him and he had an amazing one.  He was sealed to Rochelle in the Idaho Falls Temple and to Ruth in the Seattle Temple.  He knew that families are forever.  He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and his younger sister, Kathy Shaw.  His children (and spouse) are :  Denise (Timothy) Asbury, Robert Rambert, and Daniel Rambert.  His step-children (and spouse/partner) are:  Brad Willis (Angelique Lundberg), Keri Willis (Jason Renneberg), Leslie Willis (Nate Ptacek), Emily (Benjamin) Simmons, Ryan Willis (Anthony Rasmussen).  He has 18 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.

He loved contributing to charities.  He especially supported Veterans & Law enforcement groups.  He even has a well in Africa named in his honor.  In lieu of flowers, he would have loved donations made in his name.

Viewing:     Thursday, April 24th,  5-7pm

                     Klontz Funeral Home

                     410 Auburn Way N.    Auburn, WA

Service:       Friday, April 25th,   9-10 am

                     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 

                     1820 F. St.  SE.      Auburn, WA

Graveside:   Tahoma National Cemetery 

                      18600. SE. 240th

                       Kent, WA